Question

A 34-year-old man presents with polyuria, polydipsia and weight loss over 3 months. Random plasma glucose in clinic is 16.8 mmol/L and HbA1c is 11.0%. He has no acidosis and is haemodynamically stable. Which of the following best meets the diagnostic criteria for diabetes mellitus according to Diabetes Canada?

Accepted Answer

Random plasma glucose ≥11.1 mmol/L in the presence of classic symptoms of hyperglycaemia.

Answer

Fasting plasma glucose 6.8 mmol/L on one occasion without symptoms.

Answer

HbA1c 6.3% measured once in an asymptomatic person.

Answer

2-hour plasma glucose 9.8 mmol/L on 75 g oral glucose tolerance test.

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Capillary glucose ≥11.1 mmol/L on a home glucometer in an asymptomatic person.

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